A PARTY FOR COATS
“You must hurry,” friends cried to the Teacher as he rushed home from the fields. “The banquet at the home of Halil has already begun. You are late.” “They are right,” the Teacher thought. “If I take time to change clothes, I could miss the entire dinner.” Instead of returning to his home he proceeded in his work clothes to the home of Halil, the rich man. When he arrived, the servants at the door refused to allow him to enter because he was not dressed properly. Though he protested, the servants stood firm. Finally, the Teacher walked to the home of a friend who lived nearby. He borrowed a nice coat and quickly returned to the party. He was immediately welcomed and was seated at the banquet table. When the food was served, the Teacher began to put it on his coat. He smeared his jacket with vegetables and poured the appetizer in his pocket. All the time…
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